Definitions

jiù (verb) to save; to rescue
jiù (verb) to assist; to help

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "救" is structurally composed of the component 求, which functions phonetically and semantically with the sense of seeking, combined with 攴, a radical denoting an action like striking or forcing, together conveying the concept of taking forceful action to seek salvation or deliverance. Its core meaning has consistently centered on rescue and aid, initially referring to physical salvation from peril, which over time extended to include abstract interventions such as remedying a situation or preventing harm, as seen in compounds like "救火" for fighting fires or "救濟" for providing relief.

Example Sentences Hide

我。

Qǐng jiù jiu wǒ.

Please save me.

他会你。

Tā huì jiù nǐ.

He will save you.

快打急电话!

Kuài dǎ jíjiù diànhuà!

Quick, call the emergency number!

援队很快赶到了。

Jiùyuán duì hěn kuài gǎndào le.

The rescue team arrived quickly.

这种药能很多人。

Zhè zhǒng yào néng jiù hěn duō rén.

This medicine can save many people.

他们正在努力挽婚姻。

Tāmen zhèngzài nǔlì wǎnjiù hūnyīn.

They are trying hard to save their marriage.

医生了他的命。

Yīshēng jiùle tā de mìng.

The doctor saved his life.

为了那个孩子,他跳进了冰冷的河里。

Wèile jiù nàgè háizi, tā tiàojìnle bīnglěng de hé li.

In order to save that child, he jumped into the icy river.